Sponsored by: Alexander Onassis Public Benefit Foundation Department of Classical Studies Modern Greek Program (Foundation for Modern Greek Studies) Contexts for Classics University of Michigan

Context for Classics (CFC) and the Classical Translation Workshop at the University of Michigan Presents:

Translating the Classics: a panel discussion with

Stanley Lombardo

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 12:00-1:30 pm Angell Hall 3222

Announcing the 6th Annual

CLASSICAL TRANSLATION CONTEST

Students from all departments are invited to submit translations of texts from Latin, Ancient Greek, and Modern Greek.

We know that there are many people inspired by the beauty of these languages who wish to render them more freely and creatively than classwork often involves. This contest is intended to highlight the work of students who are interested in the process of translation as a creative, intellectually meaningful enterprise. We welcome students in Classics and other languages and literatures as well as creative writers and students interested in translating Greek and Latin into other media, such as music, the visual arts, screen arts, theater, dance, etc.

Faculty in all departments are encouraged to announce this contest to their classes. We invite graduate students to inform their own undergraduate language and writing classes about this contest, and to enter it themselves.There will be two categories of contestants: undergraduate students and graduate students. Prizes will be given in each category for the first, second, and third place winning entries of original translations from the languages of Greek or Latin of any era. Winning authors will have the opportunity to present their translations and receive their prizes at the annual Classics awards ceremony.

Winners for the Classical Translations Contest:

Undergraduate Prizes:

First Prize Jackie Dudek, "A Poetical Rendering of the Epic Battle Between the Sun and the Moon, as Described by Lucian"

Second Prize Ardeta Gjikola, "Natural Magic: Excerpts from the Ninth Book, On Beautifying Women, or, Tips for an Extreme Makeover for Women by One of the Foremost Scientists of the Day, Giambattista della Porta (1558)"